Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay range:

Instructional Assistant /Paraeducator

The Overlake Specialty School is a year-round school serving the special needs of students in elementary through high school. Each student comes to the Specialty School with different life experiences, dispositions and learning histories. We provide a therapeutic environment where students learn functional, social, academic and behavioral skills by direct instruction and hands-on experience through healthy relationships with adults and peers.

This role is Monday - Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm, providing assistance to special needs students in a classroom setting. You will be essential in assisting in the development & delivery of the IEP while working closely with the classroom teacher to supervise classroom activities.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate and also meet the Washington State paraprofessional guidelines (2 years of college credit).

• Bachelors in Education or Mental Health field preferred.

• Previous experience working with behaviorally disturbed, mentally ill, and/or children with learning disabilities preferred. Previous experience in either intensive psychiatric treatment facilities or school systems is helpful.

• Position requires Right Response certification within first 6 months of employment

• Positions requires non-healthcare CPR and First Aid certifications within the first year of employment.

• Current WA State driver's license preferred

Why join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that truly sets us apart.

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• A values-based work environment.
• An active Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity.